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Cub Cadet SLT1554 vs Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN

Verdict: Cub Cadet SLT1554 vs Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN

The Cub Cadet SLT1554 and the Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. Cub Cadet SLT1554 is the lighter machine (257 kg vs 476 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet SLT1554 is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet SLT1554 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet SLT1554 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
37.9 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
46.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
90 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
20.1 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
Compression
9:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
3375Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Oil capacity
2.3 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 0510Reference
Hydro-Gear BDP-12Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
129 cmReference
Weight
257 kgReference
476 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
13x6.50x6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
13x6.50x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
198 cmReference
Width
152 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
Ground clearance
11 cmReference
Rear axle
19 mmReference
Front tread
111 cmReference
Rear tread
144 cmReference
Cub Cadet SLT1554 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
182 cmReference
Belt
954-0642Reference
Overall width
152 cmReference
Variants
M72-GN
Generac engine[2158]Reference
M72-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
M72-KWLC
liquid-cooled Kawasaki engineReference
M72-CT
Caterpillar engineReference
Cub Cadet Tank M72 attachments
72" Mower deck
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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